Clyde Tombaugh
American astronomer
ποΈFebruary 4, 1906 - January 17, 1997
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πBiography
Clyde Tombaugh was an American astronomer. He discovered Pluto in 1930, the first object to be discovered in what would later be identified as the Kuiper belt. At the time of discovery, Pluto was considered a planet, but was later reclassified as a dwarf planet.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Discovered Pluto in 1930
- β¦Discovered many asteroids
- β¦Conducted serious scientific study of UFOs
π¬Famous Quotes
"I just checked out someone else's backyard.
"It was a long trip for a young farm boy.
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